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Ministry Support (Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries) Maintenance Worker in Topton, Pennsylvania
Category/Shift/Hours per 2 week pay period: Full-Time / Night Shift / 80 scheduled hours per pay period
The Lutheran Home at Topton, A Diakon Senior Living Community- A picturesque senior living campus in northeastern Berks County, The Lutheran Home at Topton has existed since 1896. The Lutheran Home at Topton is seeking skilled and caring individuals to be part of Diakon's Many Hands One Heart* *team. Employees are able to use the free fitness center and beautifully landscaped campus with walking trails, as well as receive discounts at the Front Porch Café and Countryside Inn Restaurant. With a fun work environment, we offer the option to have casual dress Fridays. Topton is also the home to the Brandywine Library. The staff at The Lutheran Home at Topton have made the campus a nationally top rated nursing facility and one of the most-sought places for senior living accommodations in Pennsylvania.
General Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing maintenance, including: Small equipment repair, general light carpentry and building repair, minor plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work, facility setups, and security duties when assigned.
- May be responsible for maintaining the grounds including lawn mowing, trimming of trees and shrubbery, landscaping and tree replacement, installation and design of new beds and plantings, and snow removal from walks, parking lots, and cars.
Responds to building and equipment emergency situations.
Education/Training: A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent skills.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of building and grounds maintenance experience preferred.
ADA: Ability to sit, stand, lift, bend, reach, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills
Compensation and Benefits:
Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time and Part-Time employees. Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We also offer tuition assistance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match, voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and the ability to earn referral bonuses up to $3,000.
Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.
Diakon is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled